What is an approved exporter? An approved exporter is an entrepreneur with special privileges. The competent main customs office issues a licence for this purpose, with which goods can be exported under a simplified export procedure. This eliminates formalities such...
What is an authorized exporter? An authorized exporter is an exporter authorized by the main customs office. This exporter may transfer goods to the export procedure in a simplified manner, which means that no presentation is required at the customs office of export....
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) is an essential part of the modern EU security concept. This evolved from the "Framework of Standard to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade" (SAFE) of the World Customs Organization (WZO). The...
What is a certificate of origin? A certificate of origin (CO) is a goods accompanying document that certifies the non-preferential origin of your goods/parts. It is attached to your goods along with other documents containing information about your goods, such as the...
Why do I need to make an export declaration? Since 2009, customs only recognizes export declarations that are submitted in digital form. This made all the paperwork obsolete in one fell swoop and left people faced with the problem of now declaring their exports...
Short overview: What is a Politically Exposed Person (PEP)? Strict conditions apply to business relationships and financial transactions involving politically exposed persons (PEPs). The reason: PEPs are a group of people with an increased risk of terrorist financing,...